Physician: Pulmonary Medicine - DeKalb, IL

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

CME fund

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a full-time BE/BC Pulmonologist to join our growing team in DeKalb, IL. The role includes a split between inpatient consultations and outpatient pulmonary services with opportunities to manage sleep apnea and to obtain hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee.

We offer a physician-led group emphasizing leadership, wellness, and work-life balance, with an excellent benefits package and visa sponsorship negotiable.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified Pulmonologist (BE/BC).

Responsibilities

• Provide an even split between inpatient consultation and outpatient pulmonary services.
• Opportunity to manage sleep apnea patients.

Education

BE/BC

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a full-time BE/BC Pulmonologist to join our growing team in DeKalb, IL, located in the far west suburbs of Chicago.

• Join a team of 2 Pulmonary physicians and 2 APPs
• Provide an even split between inpatient consultation and outpatient pulmonary service with opportunities to manage sleep apnea patient (with no critical care duties)
• Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee
• A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
• Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
• Competitive compensation
• EPIC electronic health record system
• Visa sponsorship negotiable

The DeKalb County community is a warm and vibrant city, full of suburban sophistication, offering four seasons of recreation, arts and entertainment. Located just 60 miles west of Chicago and within easy reach of O'Hare and Midway Airports. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College. DeKalb County also offers a strong diverse workforce, a great school district and a thriving business community. Also, less than 30 minutes from the neighboring communities of St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia; The Pride of the Fox Valley Community (Kane County). All of which offer great school districts, fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational and unique shopping experiences. Our physicians both live and work close to home.

Qualifications

BE/BC

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well‑being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.